schläfern
Translation
to make sleepy
Examples
Der lange Vortrag schläfert mich.
The long lecture is making me sleepy.
Es schläfert mich nach dem Essen.
I get sleepy after eating.
Grammar Patterns
((es)) schläfert ((sb.)) to make (sb.) sleepy Es schläfert mich.
((sth.)) schläfert ((sb.)) (sth.) makes (sb.) sleepy The movie makes me sleepy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: müde machen (to make tired)
Etymology
Derived from 'Schlaf' (sleep). The '-ern' suffix can indicate a causative or repetitive action.
Memory Tips
This is the verb for what 'Schlaf' (sleep) *does* to you. It 'schläfert' you, or makes you sleepy.